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Most of eastern US, California coast under flood threats this spring, NOAA says

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Meteorologists are predicting flood threats for a large portion of the U.S. this spring.About 44% of the U.S. is at risk for flooding, Ed Clark, director of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Water Center, told reporters on Thursday.There is a... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recommends Safe Flood Storage at Seattle’s Skagit Dams

Monday, March 6 by Marcee Maylin

The Corps Recommendation backs Unified Skagit Flood request. Seattle City Light is currently seeking a new 50-year federal license for its Skagit Hydroelectric Project from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Over the past year, Skagit County, the cities of Burlington, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley... Read More.

Flood watches in effect for more than 26 million people in California

Monday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flood watches are in effect for more than 26 million people in California, which has already been ravaged by a series of catastrophic storms.Two Pacific storm systems are forecast to bring precipitation to most of the state through the weekend. The... Read More.

Snohomish County Launches Grant Program for Flood Risk Reduction Projects

Tuesday, December 13 by Marcee Maylin

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that the County is releasing a Flood Risk Reduction grant application to fund projects that mitigate harms posed by potential flooding, with a focus on projects that preserve housing, small businesses, and meet the needs of disproportionately impacted... Read More.

How to identify fake Twitter accounts amid flood of impostors

Monday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A flood of fake accounts impersonating public figures and brands overtook Twitter last week after the launch of paid verification badges, raising fears about the supercharged spread of misinformation.Some of the misinformation carried high stakes. A fake Eli Lilly profile garnered... Read More.

Snohomish County Assistance Available for Flood or Emergencies

Monday, November 7 by Marcee Maylin

While many Western Washington residents welcomed the return of the fall rainy season, increased precipitation has prompted flood concerns in some areas. To assist residents before, during and after a flood event, Snohomish County departments – Conservation and Natural Resources Surface Water Management (SWM),... Read More.

Hurricane Ian flood damage to EVs creating ticking time bombs in Florida

Friday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Florida officials and residents continue to clean up and assess the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, they're discovering the storm has turned some electric vehicles into incendiary devices on roads, parking lots and even on the backs of tow trucks.Electric... Read More.

Education activist Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan to support flood victims: Source

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Education activist Malala Yousafzai has returned to her native Pakistan to support people devastated by the recent floods, according to a family source.The Nobel Peace Prize laureate landed in Karachi Tuesday and will stay in Sindh to show solidarity with flood... Read More.

Skagit County Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off

Monday, October 10 by Marcee Maylin

Flood Awareness Week has officially kicked off today in Skagit County and will run through October 14. Flooding has been of serious concern to the community of Skagit County since the late 1800s, with the threat of extreme flooding generally occurring in the Skagit... Read More.

Pakistan’s first woman architect co-creates sustainable shelters with severe flood survivors

Wednesday, September 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Though Yasmeen Lari, co-founder of the disaster relief nonprofit Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, is no stranger to distress, she felt “devastated” by one recent photo, which captured a now-deceased mother’s birth as witnesses pulled her infant out of the muddy water.Pakistan received... Read More.

Now Is The Time To Obtain Flood Insurance

Wednesday, September 28 by Ted Buehner

If you live in a flood prone area and do not already have flood insurance, now is the time to get flood insurance. Homeowner and commercial insurance policies typically do not cover flood damage. The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has a... Read More.

Three months’ worth of rain pounds Dallas area overnight, flash flood warnings in effect

Monday, August 22 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Flash flood warnings are in effect in Dallas Monday morning as three months' worth of rain pounded the region overnight.Eastern Dallas has been hit with more than 9 inches of rain within six hours -- and more rain is on the way... Read More.

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Most of eastern US, California coast under flood threats this spring, NOAA says

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recommends Safe Flood Storage at Seattle’s Skagit Dams

Flood watches in effect for more than 26 million people in California

Snohomish County Launches Grant Program for Flood Risk Reduction Projects

How to identify fake Twitter accounts amid flood of impostors

Snohomish County Assistance Available for Flood or Emergencies

Hurricane Ian flood damage to EVs creating ticking time bombs in Florida

Education activist Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan to support flood victims: Source

Skagit County Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off

Pakistan’s first woman architect co-creates sustainable shelters with severe flood survivors

Now Is The Time To Obtain Flood Insurance

Three months’ worth of rain pounds Dallas area overnight, flash flood warnings in effect

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